This document describes a Raspberry Pi project that uses a camera attached to the Raspberry Pi to take photos when a button is pressed and automatically tweet the photos. It then discusses challenges with computer science education in US schools and a need to increase technical jobs and graduates. Finally, it advocates for getting involved locally to help teach technology skills to youth through various programs and initiatives.

1. Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman
Consulting Member of Technical Staff, SCP
Program
Oracle, USA

2.  Raspberry Pi Powered
 Has Picamera installed, set to eyesocket.
 Wifi Dongle that auto-connects to hot
spot from phone.
 Code is in Python with Twython
authorization to tweet.

3.  Code runs in background at startup via
the rc.local
 No monitor, keyboard or mouse required.
 Uses button hooked to GPIO pins to
Raspberry Pi to activate camera and
tweet.

4.  Picamera Noir to get better quality
photos in environments with low light.
 Case built out to hold camera lens more
stable.
 Battery pack to remove dependency on
power outlet and extension cord.

5.  They aren’t motivated.
 They don’t want to learn about REAL
technology.
 I don’t have time to teach them.
 It’s not my responsibility.

6.  1.2 Million Technical Jobs.
 Increase by 28-32% of existing demand.
 80,000 CS Graduates PerYear.
 Will result in jobs going over seas.
http://www.computerworld.com/article/2502348/it-management/it-jobs-will-grow-22--through-2020--says-
u-s-.html
http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2012/01/art5full.pdf

7.  Only 10% of all American high schools offer
any Computer Science courses.
 Only 5% of those offer the AP Computer
Science exam.
 Since 2011, there’s been been a decline in
number of opportunities for students to take CS
classes.
http://www.exploringcs.org/resources/cs-statistics

9.  Hope is for the young
 Empower is what we need to do
 Bring our knowledge to the next
generation.
 Allow them to build on it and inspire.

11.  Many find it easier to complain than do
what needs to be done.
 US Public school don’t have focus or
funds for initiatives.
 We have a fundamental issue with how
we teach tech.

13.  Invest Locally
• Devoxx4Kids
• Local User Groups
• Local IT Groups
• After School Programs
• Employment Volunteerism

15.  I knew nothing about starting a STE[A]M
program.
 Multiple programs FOUND ME through
posting on my blog and twitter.
 Genius is 70% initiative.

17. Yes, I said it.